It’s all relative, I suppose. Our total may not seem like a lot to some people, but given how much money we make together it seems like a lot. We did budget for it, and I’m paying for a lot of it myself out of my leisure fund. I have saved several hundreds of dollars over the past few months for myself because I’ve been very careful with my “free money.” When Alexandra and I buy gifts for each other, we make it more meaningful by actually making a sacrifice. If she buys for me, it comes out of her leisure fund; if I buy for her, it comes out of my leisure fund. We’ve found that to work very well. ‘

Anyway- that was our experience for Valentine’s Day this year. I have learned that it’s better to buy flowers for wife more throughout the year, so I don’t have to get them on a day where they’re marked up nearly 100%. Also- rather than buying a card and writing a note in it, why not actually take the time to make one? It’s much, much more meaningful and a whole lot cheaper too. Alex made me one this year, and it was probably one of the best cards I’ve ever received. She spent well over 3 hours making it! How lucky am I!?

haha, that picture is awesome. and sure, $200+ is a lot of money, but when it comes down to it that’s what it’s there for – to spend! and if you’re spending it on your lovely lady, then all i can do is salute you good sir

we ended up cooking dinner and making dessert together @ home which was fun, but even that took some money to pick up all the ingredients and what not. but it’s all worth it for our ladies!